Wednesday 31 October 2012

Sergeant Gillie Urquhart, MM

Born on 4 September 1897 in Greenfield, Ontario – son of Alex Urquhart, Greenfield, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Greenfield, Ontario; trade as “farmers son”; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 633317) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 31 July 1917 – invalided to England on 10 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – sent to England for the Officers’ Training Course on 27 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: “For consistent good work during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 12th, 1918.”

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private William Alexander Underwood

Born on 18 July 1897 in Howick, Ontario – son of William Underwood, Gorrie, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gorrie, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Wroxeter, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 654683) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 – wounded on 9 April 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 – killed in action on 2 September 1918 – buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.29), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Private James Lope

Born on 16 March 1892 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Mrs. Jennie Marino, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410354) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lope's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private William Underhill

Born on 16 April 1880 in Kent, England – brother of Mrs. Amelia Futter, Erith, Kent, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 669636) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 – wounded on 3 January 1917 – transferred to the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1917 – transferred to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 25 November 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Walter Lewis

Born on 20 July 1898 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of John E. and E.S. Lewis, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as stove mounter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; weight of 115 pounds; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 22 August 1916 (number 1042092) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 February 1918 - wounded on 22 or 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lewis's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Clarence Tyo

Born on 24 February 1899 in Cornwall, Ontario – son of Jery Tyo, Cornwall, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as mill operator; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 23 May 1917 (number 2098894) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 – wounded on 24 April 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1918 – wounded on 21 July 1918 – invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private William Clarence Lea

Born on 8 July 1888 in Petrolea, Ontario - husband of Mabel Lea, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Charles Henry and Clara Elizabeth Lea, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as plasterer; married (with one child); no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 189935) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lea's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Edmund Clifton Lawrence

Born on 15 May 1878 in Croydon, London, England - husband of Frances Lawrence, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as wire splicing; married (with four children - eight years, six years, three years and nine months); currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment; Baptist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410128) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lawrence's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Frank Laronge

Born on 25 October 1894 in Kingston, Ontario - husband of Gertrude Doolen (formerly Laronge) - son of John and Lily Laronge, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fitter with the Canadian Locomotive Company (formerly a Great Lakes sailor and a streetcar conductor); single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145328) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Laronge's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.118; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.86)

Private Thomas Edward Smith

Born on 12 September 1897 in London, England - brother of Harry Smith, Bolton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Macwell, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 775957) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave II.A.6), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Smith's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private James Dallo

Born on 19 June 1881 in Jersey, Channel Islands - husband of Mrs. J. Dallo, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, currently a member of the 11th Regiment IFC since 15 February 1915, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fuly expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 1 December 1915 (number 760084) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 June 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave II.B.5), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dallo's headstone that I took in La Chaudière Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Monday 29 October 2012

Private Thomas Tyler

Born on 5 April 1888 in London, England – brother of Miss Lizzie Tyler, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Niagara Falls, Ontario; trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in Welland, Ontario, on 30 December 1915 (number 210916) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 September 1916 – wounded on 28 or 30 March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private George Martin Tyler

Born on 3 February 1886 in London, England – brother of Mrs. Florence Pinckney, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; inclined hair; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion on 10 June 1915 (number 410422) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 11 May 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Sunday 28 October 2012

Private Robert John Stewart Tyhurst

Born on 25 August 1887 in North Minns, Herfordshire, England – next of kin listed as Beatrice Tyhurst, Caterham, Surrey, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current military service; previously served with the Essex Regiment (two years as a 2nd Lieutenant); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 24 May 1915 (number 411149) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – transferred to the British Army on 23 December 1915 in order to be commissioned.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Sidney Albert Tyers

Born on 29 May 1889 in Cobourg, Ontario – husband of Madline [sic?] Tyers, Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. Kate Tyers, Ottawa, Ontario (same address as wife) – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cabinet maker; married (with a seven-year-old daughter); currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1915 (number 410648) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – invalided sick to England on 8 May 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private William Arnold Charles Gale

Born on 17 February 1896 in Stafford Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Jane Gale, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 42nd Regiment Guards Petawawa (2 April 1915 to 10 January 1916), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, weight of 168 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, sallow complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 788845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave II.B.10), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Gale's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Samuel Warren Ball

Born on 13 February 1897 in Hillsdale, Alberta - son of William R. and S. Addie Ball, Deer Mound, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches, weight of 145 pounds, medium complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 51st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 February 1915 (number 436971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ball's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Irvine Reilly

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 30 December 1915 (number 787615) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 11 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.8), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Reilly's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Alexander Duguid

Born on 8 December 1894 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Catherine Duguid, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 724624) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 5 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.7), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Duguid's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Sergeant Thomas Clifford Briscoe, MM

Born on 17 August 1895 in Northcote, Ontario - son of James A. and Alice Adeline Briscoe (nee Beach), Renfrew, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: trade as merchant, single, no current military service, previously served with the Renfrew Cadets, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 November 1915 (number 788520) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 5 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 May 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.4), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."

(Updated with a photo of Sgt Briscoe's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Saturday 27 October 2012

Private Thomas Twiname

Born on 9 June 1893 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland – son of David Twiname, Deenfries, Scotland – brother of Mrs. Agnes Twiname, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410644) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off strength to England on 25 April 1919 to be demobilized.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Frank Turton

Born on 4 October 1886 in Chester, Cheshire, England – son of Walter Turton, Malpas, Cheshire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as painter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the Depot Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, CEF, on 29 September 1916 (number 550355) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 May 1917 – rejoined the Royal Canadian Dragoons on 30 September 1917 – wounded on 22 November 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Friday 26 October 2012

Sergeant Edwin Ernest Turton

Born on 1 December 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. Agnes Turton, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410212) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – served as orderly room sergeant attached to General Headquarters, 3rd Echelon, from 21 November 1916 to 12 May 1919 – transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 May 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 – struck off strength to England on 12 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private John Joseph Tracy

Born on 22 February 1884 in Toronto, Ontario – son of Mrs. Cartherine Tracy, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 April 1916 (number 776055) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – killed in action on 27 April 1917 – buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.3), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Tracy's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Felix James Clement

Born on 4 March 1891 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Joseph Edward and Marie Clement, Mattawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 23 July 1915 (number 410252) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.B.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Clement's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Joseph Pringle

Born on 12 April 1887 in Flinton, Ontario - husband of Gertrude Pringle, Kingston, Ontario - son of Joseph and Hester Pringle, Point Anne, Ontario - brother of Private Jesse Pringle, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel-brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410592) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 January 1917 - killed in action on 27 April 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.1), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Pringle's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Grigory Posiak

Born on 8 February 1895 in Selo Jerdia, Russia - brother of Anna Posiak, Selo Jerdia, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: current address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 775855) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.13), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Posiak's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private William Peter Horrell

Born on 17 December 1885 in Plympton, St. Mary, Devonshire, England - husband of Fanny Helen Horrell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as teamster, married, no current or previous enlistment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37.75 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 775769) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.16), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Horrell's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Thursday 25 October 2012

Private Sylvester Abraham Turner

Born on 28 March 1887 in Toronto, Ontario – son of Martha Turner, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 669683) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 – wounded on 2 September 1918 – invalided to England on 7 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private John William Turner

Born on 7 July 1893 in Toronto, Ontario – son of George Turner, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055363) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Private James Turner (1033049)

Born on 22 January 1883 in Manchester, England – husband of Irene Turner, Halifax, Nova Scotia – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as merchant; married; no current military service; previously served with the Manchester Regiment (six years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Nova Scotia on 27 June 1916 (number 1033049) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February 1917 – wounded on 9 April 1917 – invalided to England on 14 April 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private James Turner (410184)

Born on 1 June 1892 in England – brother of Mrs. Jessie Openshaw, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the “volunteers” (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410184) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Private Harris Turner

Born on 3 October 1888 in Markdale, Ontario – next of kin listed as Adam Turner, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair – at the time of his discharge in 1917: trade as journalist and newspaper reporter.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411096) – departed Canada on SS Missanabie from Montreal, Quebec, on 29 June 1915 – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – gunshot wounds to the eyes on 3 June 1916 and admitted to No. 13 Stationary Hospital in Boulogne, France – report of incident: “He states while resisting an attack on the above date was hit by flying pieces of shrapnel in both eyes. Taken to Zillebeck advanced dressing station from there to Brandhoek thence to Poperinghe […].” – also taken on strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre in Folkstone, England, on 3 June 1916 – transferred to Edmonton Military Hospital in London, England, on 9 June 1916 – admitted to Royal London Eye Hospital, Moorfield, England, on 14 June 1916 – left eye removed and “artificial eye inserted” while at this hospital – transferred to St. Dunstan’s Home for Blinded Soldiers, Regents Park, England, on 26 September 1916 – also transferred from the CCAC to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Hastings, England, on 10 March 1917 – struck off strength to Canada for discharge on 11 May 1917 – departed United Kingdom on SS Letitia on 11, 12 or 13 May 1917 – transferred to a convalescent home in Military District No. 10 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 21 May 1917 – discharged as totally blind from the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 5 July 1917.

Awarded the Cross of St. George, 4th Class (Russia).

Died on 12 August 1972 in Victoria, British Columbia.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, box 9837-19, military service file, Harris Turner; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Frank Turner (410643)

Born on 25 March 1893 in Manchester, England – brother of Mrs. Florence Lamb, Oldham, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410643) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 November 1916 – invalided to England on 26 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Monday 22 October 2012

Private John Riley

Born on 14 December 1894 in Nelson, Lanarkshire, England - son of John Riley, Nelson, Lanarkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410389) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 14 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.17), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Riley's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Thomas Malcolm Keyes

Born on 27 January 1897 in Varna, Ontario - son of William F. and Margaret R. Keyes, Varna, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Varna, Ontario; trade as bookkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 6 July 1916 (number 654884) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IV.A.3), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Keyes's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private George Field

Born on 29 December 1893 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Bridget Field, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 42rd Regiment (Petawawa guard) (for four months), no previous military service, Protestant, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410270) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 4 November 1916 - [rejoined?] - killed in action on 26 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IV.A.11), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Field's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Frank Turner (410211)

Born on 8 October 1886 in Southport, Lancashire, England – husband of Parnell Turner, Westboro, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stone mason; married (with two children, aged six and four-and-a-half years); no current military service; previously served with the Royal Naval UR[?] (two years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410211) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 22 or 23 October 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 November 1916 – wounded on 24 August 1917 – invalided to England on 6 September 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Wesley Hughes

Born on 3 April 1885 in Somerville [?], Ontario - son of Elizabeth Hughes, Burnt[?] River, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnt[?] River, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 45th Regiment (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark turning grey hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 724057) - taken on the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IV.F.20), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Hughes' headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Cyril Parkinson Turner

Born on 10 January 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mr. W.F. Turner, c/o Molson’s Bank, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 23 May 1917 (number 2265565) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 7 November 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Metz Matthew Mosher

Born on 4 September 1893 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin - son of Mr. J.A. Mosher, Antigo, Wisconsin - brother of Mrs. Mable Cody, Ishpeming, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba; trade as teacher; single; no current or previous military service; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 90th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 12 November 1915 (number 187210) - discharge on 2 March 1916 for medical reasons - joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as "Matthew Mosier" on 29 March 1916 (number 261282) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave VI.A.1), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Mosher's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Sunday 21 October 2012

Private Clifford Raymond Turner

Born on 3 February 1898 in Athol Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario – son of Susan Turner, Picton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Picton, Ontario; trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Picton, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 636428) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 or 31 July 1917 – invalided to England on 7 August 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Albert Edward Turner

Born on 10 April 1892 in Weston, Herts, England – son of William Turner, Weston, Herts, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sectionman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 (number 410909) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – died on 1 September 1916 of wounds received that day – buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.F.198), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Saturday 20 October 2012

Private Robert William Turnbull

Born on 2 December 1891 in London, England – next of kin listed as Mrs. Margaret Evans, [?] – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as furniture factory hand; single; no current military service; previously served with a cadet corps; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410647) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 15 April 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 – invalided sick to England on 1 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private William Turland

Born on 11 March 1879 in Edgware, Middlesex, England – husband of Lilian L. Mabel Turland, Delta, Leeds County, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Soperton, Leeds County, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Delta, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 639489) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – died of wounds on 1 November 1917 – buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (VIII.B.12), Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Friday 19 October 2012

Private Percival Tunnicliffe

Born on 27 April 1894 in Winslow, Cheshire, England – son of Charles and Anetta Tunnicliffe, Manchester, England – brother of Stanley Tunnicliffe, HMS Dartmouth – brother of Miss Violet Crook, Blackrod, Lancashire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chauffeur; single; no current military service; previously served with the cadets in Manchester (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 12 June 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410908) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – killed in action on 31 March 1917 – buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.H.7), England.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Earl Thomas Tumelty

Born on 26 February 1897 in Madoc, Ontario – son of Mrs. A. Victoria Tumelty, Madoc, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as dry goods clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 27 August 1915 (number 219742) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 October 1916 – killed in action on 22 February 1917 – buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.11), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Thursday 18 October 2012

Private Robert Hazelette Simonds

Born on 9 July 1896 in Murrayville, British Columbia - son of Thomas H. Simonds, Murrayville, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411056) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave VIII.E.10), France.

(Updated with an image of Lieut Simonds's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Richard McClelland

Born on 18 July 1882 in Cumberland, England - husband of Ann McClelland, Toronto, Ontario - son of John and Mary Ann McClelland, Workington, Cumberland, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as pipe moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 669259) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 30 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1917 - killed in action on 17 August 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave X.C.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte McClelland's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Andrew Fergus

Born on 17 May 1898 in Dumbarton, Scotland - son of Samuel Johnston and Helen McKechnie Fergus - brother of Miss Mary Fergus, Maxville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Maxville, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 633394) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 13 August 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IX.C.4), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Fergus's headstone that I took in La Chaudière Military Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private David McGuire

Born on 30 September 1879 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of M. McGuire, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 775334) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 10 April 1917 - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave IV.A.5), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte McGuire's headstone in Cabaret-Rouge Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Charles Albert Knight

Born on 5 February 1884 in Sydney, Australia - husband of Mary Ann Knight, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 775985) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - died on 10 April 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave IV.A.3), France.

(Update with an image of Pte Knight's headstone in Cabaret-Rouge Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Morris Tugnett

Born in March 1898 in Belleville, Ontario – son of Mary Tugnett, Belleville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 4 February 1916 (number 636753) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 10 November 1917 – later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Albert Tufts

Born on 15 July 1889 in Digby, Ontario – son of Mrs. Martha Tufts, Digby, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Digby, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 45th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 (number 724280) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 23 or 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Private Victor Joseph Roberts

Born on 21 April 1893 in Farnham, Quebec - son of Saul and Mary (nee Royston) Roberts, Farnham or Stanbridge East, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lineman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33[?] inches fully expanded; dark-sallow complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410605) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded at duty on 13 January 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave XXX.G.15), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Roberts' headstone that I took in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John George Herbert

Born on 16 August 1896 in Chicago, Illinois - son of John (Jack) George Herbert, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as messenger, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144577) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave VIII.T.6), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Herbert's headstone that I took in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John Bullock

Born on 29 December 1897 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jessie Gosling, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as packer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 775007) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 24 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 April 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave XIV.K.18), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Bullock's headstone that I took at Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John Cayen

Born on 14 May 1884 in Hawkesbury, Ontario - son of Bazile and Delina Cayen, Hawkesbury, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as laborer, single, no current military service, previously served with 11th Infantry at Three Rivers, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 12 March 1915 (number 410469) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 75th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1917 - killed in action on 3 April 1917 - buried in Zouave Valley Cemetery (grave II.A.9), Souchez, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Cayen's headstone that I took in Zouave Valley Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Leonard J. Parker

Born on 17 June 1889 in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England - son of Mrs. Ellen Parker, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410375) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 1 November 1916 - buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (buried near VI.G.35), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Parker's headstone that I took in Adanac Cemetery in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Joseph Tudor

Born on 16 June 1894 in Liverpool, England – son of Mrs. Margaret Lee, Liverpool, England – brother of Private Henry Tudor, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410210) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 19 or 20 September 1916 – invalided sick to England on 3 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1917 – struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 2 November 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Henry Tudor

Born on 29 July 1891 in Liverpool, England – son of Mrs. Margaret Lee, Liverpool, England – brother of Private Joseph Tudor, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoe shiner; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410209) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Private William Tucker

Born on 29 September 1877 in Devonshire, England – son of Richard and Eliza Tucker, Sheepwash, Devon, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butler; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Medical Corps (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410421) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 13 January 1917 – died of those wounds on 14 January 1917 – buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.F.10), England.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Thomas James Tucker

Born on 11 September 1889 in North Bay, Ontario – son of Mrs. T. Tucker, Westboro, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Westboro, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as butcher; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1918 (number 4025025) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – invalided sick to England on 1 January 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Monday 15 October 2012

Private John Gordon Tucker

Born on 28 July 1897 in St. George, Brant County, Ontario – son of William and Mary Tucker, St. George, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. George, Ontario; trade as student; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 31 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 270198) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 – killed in action on 27 September 1918 – buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.C.41), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Hugh Tucker

Born on 15 July 1882 in Tiverton, Devon, England – son of John and Jane Tucker, Chichester, Sussex, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 148 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410646) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 or 21 November 1916 – invalided to England on 23 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 – wounded on 17 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 August 1917 – killed in action on 24 April 1918 – buried in La Targette British Cemetery (grave I.J.26), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Sunday 14 October 2012

Private Norman Charles Trumbly

Born on 3 March 1890 in Goderich, Ontario – husband of Isa May Trumbly, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as driver; married; no current or previous military service; Spiritualist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 775407) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Saturday 13 October 2012

Private Andrew Truesdell

Born on 6 June 1883 in Lyn, Ontario – son of Edward Truesdell, Lansdowne, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ivy Lea, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as chauffeur; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056646) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 – invalided to England on 4 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Rannie Truesdale

Born on 22 September 1882 in Brantford, Ontario – brother of Reginald Truesdale, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as brother; trade as railroad clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 775403) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 11 or 12 August 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)